Displaying Outline, Shadow Text in Windows Paintbrush (66964)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11

This article was previously published under Q66964

SUMMARY

To display outline or shadow text in Microsoft Windows Paintbrush, do the following:
  1. Select the Text tool.
  2. From the Text menu, choose Outline or Shadow.
  3. Use the right mouse button to select a background color other than white.
  4. Use the left mouse button to select a foreground color that is different from the background color.

MORE INFORMATION

If you attempt to use white as a background color, the text is not displayed in an outline or shadow format.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Windows User's Guide," version 3.1, pages 339-343

"Microsoft Windows User's Guide," version 3.0, pages 274-278

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB66964